Love fashion, but your budget can’t afford a designer wardrobe? It doesn’t matter if your wardrobe isn’t filled with designer buys, you just need to know how to shop savvy.
Here’s what you should be looking for:
In fact, you don’t necessarily need to buy anything new to give your wardrobe an expensive-looking edge.
We’ve found a few places where you can get some great bargains
Here are pieces that you probably already own or can buy brand new:
1. Look for minor details to make your high street buy a stand-out
Embellished ruffle top, R129.99, Mr Price
2. Add a bit of edge by tying a printed scarf around the handle of your bag
Kimberley botanical neckerchief, R180, Poetry
3. Pewter always looks far more expensive than silver
Glam bracelet set, R119.95, Edgars
4. A classic striped shirt with a good cut and neat front pockets is always in style
Striped hip shirt, R200, Edgars
5. Indigo instantly looks more polished when it comes to denim
Long denim skirt, R999, Country Road
6. Try suede instead of leather
Faux suede latter sandals, R799, Therapy at Superbalist
7. Choose simple, structured bags
Grey snake across-the-body bag, R292, Next
8. Prints should continue around your body and match up perfectly to the side seams
Floral shirt dress, R179.99, Mr Price
9. Add some woven leather or fringe detailing for extra designer accents
Brooklyn fringe bag, R299, DailyFriday at Superbalist
10. Matching your shoes to your bag is still very much a ‘thing’
Elisabeth sandal, R699, Vero Moda at Superbalist
11. Tone-on-tone colour instantly spells luxury
Knit bomber, R699, Mango
12. Look for crisp, structured pleating in a heavyweight silk or crepe
Metallic pleated skirt, R599, Mango
